Tropical Paradise Halter Top

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Description

Bright, tropical halter top that ties with a skinny, black, satin ribbon. Bright pink background with a large print of colorful birds, tropical flowers, and black & white feather designs.

This was created from a mu-mu type swimsuit cover-up that I found at a thrift store and fell in LOVE with the print & colors. I thought to myself, "I just KNOW I can make a hot tank or halter for summer out of that!" I think it cost $0.50, which makes it ever more fabulous!

I made it to wear out to dinner with a group of good friends tonight, from my own pattern that was inspired by scarf tops and dresses that are so hot right now. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out - I'm so proud!

The fabric is rayon and it was cut on the bias, which gives it even more flowy movement. The cut and style is very forgiving in the belly area as well! Can't wait to show it off tonight!

Materials

Rayon mu-mu purchased at a thrift store.

Credits

My inspiration for the actual type of top was tanselif's scarf dresses - beautiful!

COMMENTS (6)

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    blueyed_qt    Ï Posted 19 July 2008 at 4:58 PM
    working on a top for my grandma

    Oooh, the design is very pretty and I defiantly love the fabric :D. What a great find for $0.50! Great job

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    Gabouetmaya    Ï Posted 19 July 2008 at 6:41 PM

    WOW! I love this fabric :)

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    CarlaTV    Ï Posted 19 July 2008 at 7:25 PM
    Making a "The Beatles" themed quilt

    Very Hollywood! Beautiful blouse.

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    senaSews    Ï Posted 20 July 2008 at 12:21 AM

    Great top and awesome fabric!

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    tattooedkitty    Ï Posted 20 July 2008 at 12:43 PM
    working on my first Shari!

    Thanks guys! I received a ton of compliment on it when I wore it out last night. If this fabric came on a bolt, I would've bought 10 yards of it, I love it so much!

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    Jadoreyou    Ï Posted 26 September 2008 at 8:28 AM

    This is so awesome.. I can't believe you made that out of something from the thrift store! How creative!


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